CULN 115 - Menu Merchandising

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Kapiolani Community College

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Description:

2 hours lecture per week (4 hours lecture per week for 8 weeks) Prerequisite(s): CULN 111, FSHE 102, consent of instructor. Comment: CULN 115 may be offered as a full semester course or as 8-week modules. CULN 115 was formerly FSHE 120. CULN 115 is a study of the factors involved in planning effective menus for a variety of food service operations. It includes the design, format, selection, costing, pricing, and balance of menu items based upon the needs of the target market. Upon successful completion of CULN 115, the student should be able to: 1. List basic menu planning principles. 2. Identify principles of menu layout and design. 3. Create menu item descriptions following established truth-in-menu guidelines. 4. Apply principles of nutrition to menu development. 5. Determine menu prices utilizing proper cost controls and appropriate technology. 6. Plan a variety of menus i.e. a la carte, cycle, ethnic, holiday, banquet, reception and buffet. 7. Discuss importance of product mix, check average and their impact on profit contribution. 8. Develop a menu layout for a foodservice operation 9. Discuss the availability of Food and Seasonal Menus. 10. Discuss Menu Planning resources (Internet, professional and vendors). Within this CULN 115 course, the following student learning outcomes will have been introduced, practiced or demonstrated: Apply the principles of menu planning and layout to the development of menus for a variety of types of facilities and service Value cross-cultural perspectives that will allow them to effectively function in the global community. Value ethical practices in both personal and professional situations. Practice standards in behavior, grooming and dress that reflect the mature work attitude expected of industry professionals. Apply the experience of service-learning to both personal and academic development by becoming involved in community service activities.

Credits:

2.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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